The cloud is this season’s must-have, and broadcasters are migrating many of their processes over to the cloud in a bid to reduce costs and streamline workflows. But for broadcasters, audio in the cloud is more about what it isn’t than what it is. And whatever it is, it varies enormously from broadcaster to broadcaster. […] More
At the beginning of March TeraVolt announced its new TV mobile first concept, which integrates current artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning developments to quickly and efficiently help build individual solutions for TV stations and platforms. The concept, which is based on TeraVolt’s existing TVxray application, looks to remedy lower viewing figures of young audiences […] More
Infront and World Athletics have extended their worldwide media rights partnership for the World Athletics Indoor Tour until the end of 2029. The six-year agreement covers international rights to all World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold series meetings and builds on a partnership which first began in 2020. It supplements Infront’s already established 10-year exclusive international […] More
In response to a surge in OB broadcast sessions, Finland’s Soundon has recently added a second OB van to its fleet – equipped with a 5.1 Genelec Smart Active monitoring system. The addition of the new truck means that Soundon – which specialises in sound recording for concerts and television with multi-camera productions and live broadcasts – […] More
As the world’s largest firm focused on consulting and tech implementation in the innovation-driven media industry, Qvest has intensified its partnership with SVG on a global scale. The Qvest Group has renewed its Gold sponsorship with SVG Europe, while Qvest.US, the US-based subsidiary, has signed a Premier sponsorship with SVG in the US. The Qvest Group’s […] More
The FIS World Cup Cross Country Skiing, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival in Norway took place last weekend from 9 to 12 March. This event was a huge effort by host broadcaster, NRK of Norway, which used its own OB units as well as being supported by technical provider, NEP […] More
Whisper has won the production contract for UK broadcaster Channel 5’s free-to-air fight nights, with the first two events taking place 24 and 31 March. The coverage begins with world title action for Lyndon Arthur, as he faces Braian Nahuel Suarez for IBO Light Heavyweight Championship on March 24 in Bolton. Then, on March 31, […] More
Sky Sports has announced the appointment of Jo Osborne as head of women’s sport, which is a significant new role for the broadcaster. Over the past two years, Osborne – formerly executive producer – has played an important role in driving the insight and learnings that have helped to shape Sky Sports’ approach to women’s […] More
Women in Streaming Media and SMPTE have teamed up to hold a joint event looking at the progression of over the top (OTT) technologies, as well as educational pathways in streaming media. Taking place at BT Tower in London on the evening of Thursday 27 April, guests will first hear from two female industry leaders, […] More
The stakes run high when producing and delivering daily news for UK media stalwarts like Independent Television News (ITV), Channel 4 and Channel 5, making technological innovation a priority at Independent Television News (ITN). The production company services these clients, among others, in bringing live news and events, documentaries, sports matches and other digital media to […] More
